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Memoir of the Rev. Francis Higginson
by Joseph B. Felt
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- Used - Good+
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- First Edition
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- 1852
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- String-bound and in brown paper covers
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$198.20
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This very interesting First Edition copy of the Memoir of the Rev. Francis Higginson by Joseph B. Felt tells the life story of a man who died in 1630, was written and published in 1852. The memoir booklet, which measures approximately 6 x 9 ½ inches, contains 23 pages of text and was published in Boston by Thomas Prince, Printer… Read more about this item Item Price
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Memorial of Col. John B. Baldwin of Staunton, Virginia - 1874
by Not Specified
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- Used - Good
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- First Edition
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- 1874
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- In brown paper covers with black lettering on the front.
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$343.03
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This copy of the Memorial of Col. John B. Baldwin of Staunton, Virginia was published in Staunton in 1874, following his death on September 30, 1873. The introduction to the memorial consists of the statement "The various tributes of respect, admiration and affection for Col. Baldwin, which his death called forth, have been collected and are printed in the present… Read more about this item Item Price
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François-Louis Schmied - Artist Engraver Printer - Some Memories and a Bibliography
by Ward Ritchie
- Condition
- As New
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- Limited Edition of 750 copies
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- 1976
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- Soft bound in stiff tan paper covers with black lettering and red decoration on both faces
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$60.98
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This Limited Edition copy of François-Louis Schmied - Artist Engraver Printer - Some Memories and a Bibliography, by Ward Ritchie is one of 750 copies published in 1976 by the University of Arizona. The book, which measures approximately 5 ½ x 8 ½ inches, contains vi pages of preliminary matter and 41 pages dedicated to the life and works of… Read more about this item Item Price
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A Check-List of the Book Illustrations of John Buckland Wright - 1968
by Anthony Reid
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- As New
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- Limited Edition (1,400 copies printed, 700 for sale)
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- 1968
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- Hard bound in blue cloth covered boards, with a gilt illustration on the front cover and red and gilt printing on the spine.
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$76.23
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This copy of the Limited Edition (1,400 copies printed, 700 for sale) of A Check-List of the Book Illustrations of John Buckland Wright, Together with a Personal Memoir by Anthony Reid was published in 1968 by the Private Libraries Association of Pinner, Middlesex, UK and printed and bound in Great Britain. The book, which measures approximately 6 ¼ x 10… Read more about this item Item Price
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World of Aldus Manutius: Business and Scholarship in Renaissance Venice
by Martin Lowry
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- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fair
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1979
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- Hard bound in green cloth covered boards with gilt lettering on the spine
- ISBN
- 9780801412141
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- 1
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$99.10
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This First Edition copy of The World of Aldus Manutius - Business and Scholarship in Renaissance Venice, by Martin Lowry was published in 1979 by the Cornell University Press of Ithica, NY and printed by the Cambridge University Press in Great Britain. The book, which measures approximately 6 ¼ inches wide by 9 ½ inches tall by 1 1/8… Read more about this item Item Price
A$99.10
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Raymond Duncan – Printer… Expatriate...Eccentric Artist - 1991
by Adela Spindler Roatcap
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- As New
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- Limited Edition of 400 copies
- Published
- 1991
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- Hard bound in red cloth covered boards.
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$91.48
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This copy of the First Edition, Limited Edition (400 copies), author signed and inscribed Raymond Duncan – Printer… Expatriate...Eccentric Artist, by Adela Spindler Roatcap was published in 1991 by The Book Club of California. The signed inscription, on the title page, reads "For Susan, Adela Spindler Roatcap, 22 Feb. 1993". The book, which measures approximately 6 ¼ inches wide… Read more about this item Item Price
A$91.48
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“The Black Book”, by Lawrence Durrell
by Lawrence Durrell
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- Used - Very Good
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- Very Good
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- First Edition, Second Printing
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- 1960
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- Hard bound in dark brown cloth covered boards with gilt lettering on the spine, and enclosed in a dust jacket and mylar protecti
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$457.38
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It is not often that a world-famous author uses one of his books to express his clarifications in a handwritten note on the front free end paper of one of his books. It is more rare for a book dealer, finding the note in the book, to send the author a letter requesting clarification of the note. It is rarest… Read more about this item Item Price
A$457.38
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Lectures and Biographical Sketches
by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1891
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- Hard bound in dark cloth covered boards with gilt lettering on the spine
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- 1
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$205.82
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This copy of Lectures and Biographical Sketches by Ralph Waldo Emerson was published in 1891 in Boston by Houghton, Mifflin and Company and printed by The Riverside Press in Cambridge. It is Volume X of Emerson's Complete Works. The book, which measures approximately 5 ½ inches wide by 7 ½ inches tall by 1 1/8 inches thick, contains 463 pages… Read more about this item Item Price
A$205.82
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An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespear, Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets.
by Mrs. Montagu
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- Used - Good
- Edition
- Fourth Edition
- Published
- 1777
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- Front cover missing, rear cover detached, spine covered with original material and printing.
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$228.69
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This copy of An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespear, Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets. With some remarks upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. De Voltaire. The Fourth Edition, To which are now first added Three Dialogues of the Dead, by Mrs. Montagu was published in London in 1777 by Edward and Charles Dilly. The book,… Read more about this item Item Price
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“Sir John Hawkins” Dr. Johnson's Friend-Attorney-Executor-Biographer
by C. A. Miller, LL.M
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- Used - Very Good
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- First Edition
- Published
- 1951
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- Paper covers
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$68.61
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"Sir John Hawkins" -- Dr. Johnson's Friend-Attorney-Executor-Biographer -- A Reorientation of The Knight, The Lady, and Boswell -- by C. A. Miller, LL.M -- Privately Printed March, 1951 was published in Washington, DC It is a 39 page booklet, in paper covers, that measures approximately 6 ¾ x 10 inches. Mr. Miller states, in his introductory remarks, that "...It would… Read more about this item Item Price
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Remy de Gourmont - A Modern Man of Letters
by Richard Aldington
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- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition, Secomd Printing
- Published
- 1928
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- Staple-bound in a soft cover made of blank tan cardstock covered in a color-speckled paper jacket, with black lettering and de
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$45.74
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This copy of Remy de Gourmont - A Modern Man of Letters by Richard Aldington was the First Edition, Second Printing published in 1928 by the University of Washington as Number 13 in its Chapbooks series, edited by Glenn Hughes. The book, which measures approximately 5 inches wide by 7 ¼ inches tall, is a 41 page presentation by Aldington… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Regionalists
by Heller, Nancy and Williams, Julia
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- As New
- Jacket Condition
- As New
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
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- 1976
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- Hard bound in red cloth covered boards with black lettering on the front and spine. The book is enclosed in a non-price clipped
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$76.23
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This First Edition First Printing copy of The Regionalists by Nancy Heller and Julia Williams was published in 1976 by Watson-Guptill Publications of New York and printed in Japan. The book, which measures approximately 11 inches wide by 11 ½ inches tall by 1 ¼ inches thick, contains 208 pages devoted to the Painters of The American Scene in the… Read more about this item Item Price
A$76.23
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Alphonse Mucha – Master of Art Nouveau
by Victor Arwas
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- As New
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Published
- 1985
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- Hard bound in beige leather covered boards, with the front cover decorated with hand marbled paper. The book is contained within
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- 9780312021412
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$213.44
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This copy of Alphonse Mucha – Master of Art Nouveau, by Victor Arwas contains 80 pages of a tribute to the life and works of Alphonse Mucha, but its value lies more in its tribute to the art of fine bookmaking. The book, which measures approximately 8 ½ inches wide by 12 inches tall by ½ inch thick, was designed… Read more about this item Item Price
A$213.44
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Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Business Men
by Elbert Hubbard
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- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1909
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- Handsomely bound in three quarter dark tan suede and marbled paper over boards
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$304.92
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This publication is not only scarce, but special. First of all, throughout are the introductory initials and tail pieces, plus the elaborate title page, all designed in color by Dard Hunter. Secondly, the Homes of Great Business Men, commonly for sale, dealt with one business man and were bound in boards or paper. Our "Little Journeys to the Homes of… Read more about this item Item Price
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Vladimir Ilich Lenin - Poema
by V. Matakovski
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- Used - Fine
- Edition
- First Spanish Edition
- Published
- 1984
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- Inding is paper over boards with the front lettering and illustration in black and red on a white background. It is quarter boun
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$381.15
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This Spanish-language version of Vladimir Ilich Lenin – A Poem, by V. Mayakovski was published in 1984 in Russia by Editorial Raduga as a translation of the original Russian version of the book published in 1924. (As indicated in a handwritten note in a front free end paper, "Printed in Moscow for distribution in Nicaragua and other Central America countries.… Read more about this item Item Price
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“Chagall – L’Oeuvre Gravé”
by Franz Meyer
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- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1957
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- Book is hard bound in light gray cloth covered boards, with an illustration of Chagall’s work on the front cover, and black t
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Beachwood, Ohio, USA
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A$381.15
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This First Edition copy of "Chagall – L'Oeuvre Gravé", with Gerd Hatje, Editor and Calmann-Lévy, Distributor, was published in 1957. Franz Meyer, who was a director of the Berne Gallery of Art, provided the text for the book. The book, which measures approximately 9 x 11 inches, has a handwritten signed inscription in Yiddish script on the front free end… Read more about this item Item Price
A$381.15